Honda Pilot vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Acura MDX
- Length191.4 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,608 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 0.2 in shorter (191.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.6 in taller (71.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Pilot has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 168 lb heavier (4,452 lb vs 4,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.6 in taller (71.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 168 lb heavier (4,452 lb vs 4,620 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Pilot has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 0.2 in shorter (191.4 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Acura MDX
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.4 in | 191.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 68.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 108.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,452 lb | 4,620 lb | 168 lb |
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